Job
Description:The City of Portsmouth is seeking an experienced, results oriented professional to coordinate and manage the Parks Division of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Leisure Services. Plans, directs and manages the business financials and oversees the overall maintenance of all city owned athletic fields, athletic field mowing and Paradise Creek Nature Park. Manages personnel and the daily operations of the Parks Division.

Education/Experience:The ideal candidate is an exceptional leader with seasoned communication and leadership abilities and is experienced with Athletic fields and Park maintenance operations. Requires graduation from High School or equivalent; a Bachelor's degree in a related field or five years of increasingly responsible experience in Athletic and Park Maintenance to include five years or more experience as a supervisor of Parks Maintenance crews; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities.

Special
Req:Experience with budget preparation and expenditure approval is preferred.